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R669 PCY

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,145 mi
Last recorded108,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 PCY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

indicator stalk slight sticking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,878 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 104,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 103,896 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,889 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 101,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 100,292 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,617 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 98,617 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R669 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R669 PCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R669 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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